Introducing NC° Postpartum

The Natural Cycles community has been asking for a postpartum mode for some time, but this wasn’t a feature we could roll out overnight! We’ve been working hard behind the scenes with Dr. Kerry Krauss, Natural Cycles’ in-house OB-GYN and Medical Director, to bring you a new version of the app, complete with professional postpartum guidance. Let’s take a look at what’s included…

An experience that’s tailored to you

After you’ve welcomed your newborn into the world, you can switch from NC° Follow Pregnancy to our upcoming mode, NC° Postpartum. When you switch modes, we’ll ask you a few quick questions about your birthing experience. The postpartum recovery timeline looks different for different journeys, and knowing more about your delivery helps us understand where you are in your after-birth experience and how we can best support you. 

When you join NC° Postpartum, you will have the option to review your trackers because things are a little different now, and what you want to monitor may have changed, too! We have also added a new option to log sleep quality (because we know rest is precious). 

Feel supported with daily check-ins

Every day looks and feels a little different while your body heals from childbirth, and so we’re here to check in with our Cyclers to see how you’re doing. It’s not just the physical changes that can have an impact after delivery. You may notice emotional shifts, too, and recording what you feel each day can help you document the full picture of your well-being. 

We’ve also added functionality to track postpartum bleeding so you can monitor the heaviness of your flow in the weeks after giving birth. This can help you stay aware of where you are in your physical recovery, as it can take several months for menstruation to return, but NC° is with you every step of the way on your return to fertility. 

Know what to expect with detailed guides and messages

A big life change can feel overwhelming, and there’s a lot to take in during the postpartum timeframe. We’ve put together a selection of guides focussing on the physical and mental effects childbirth can have on you, as well as when you can expect your fertility to return and how to use Natural Cycles during this transitional time. 

You’ll also receive tailored messages offering information on everything from feeding routines to tackling the baby blues. We will notify you as your menstrual cycle returns and ask if you’re ready to switch back to using NC° Birth Control when the time is right. 

Read more articles about after-birth

On top of lots of in-app content, we’ve also expanded our blog articles with a section dedicated to the postpartum journey. Here, you can find more in-depth information on different aspects of the after-birth experience, such as dealing with postpartum hair loss and night sweats or how to strengthen your pelvic floor. You can access postpartum articles through the Learn Tab in the app while using NC° Postpartum or by visiting Cycle Matters directly. 

With you throughout your journey 

The choice to use NC° Postpartum is yours — you can switch between modes whenever you need to because we want to offer an experience that’s tailored to your fertility journey. At Natural Cycles, we are dedicated to making an app that supports you throughout your lifetime: watch this space for more info on new features and updates coming soon!